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A seated man in an orange-brown dhoti with a gold border and a long rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne-like seat, extending his right arm to place his hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with a lanyard and beaded necklace. The boy stands with palms pressed together in a gesture of respect. Beside them sits a man in a white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha beads and a red tilak, smiling and watching. A golden lion-faced seat edge is in the foreground, and behind them are a floral garland of red and white flowers, colourful draped cloths, a blue cloth and a wall fan. Several people in white clothing stand in the background. The seated man, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange-saffron dress, is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable) giving blessing. Visible people number about six.

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October 02 20132013-10-02A seated man with swept-back dark hair, bare-chested with an orange-gold dhoti and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, sits on a red cushioned throne flanked by golden lion-head armrests. He extends his right arm toward a young boy in a white shirt with a lanyard and rudraksha beads, who stands with palms pressed together in a gesture of reverence. Behind them a seated man in white ritual dress with a bead bracelet watches, and a garland-draped deity murti and red and white flower garlands fill the background. Two women in white and a man stand at the right edge. The setting resembles a temple or ashram hall with a fan and a pink wall.2013-10-04Indoor photo of a seated figure with long dark hair tied in a bun, wearing an orange-red shawl over a gold-yellow garment and layered rudraksha malas, sitting on a gold lion-headed throne. He places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and a small pendant, who holds his palms together in front in a respectful gesture. Behind them, several people stand and one man in white kneels, with a red curtain in the background. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the golden throne giving blessing to the boy.2013-09-30A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long dark braid and rudraksha mala places one hand on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a white kurta. The seated figure sits on a red velvet throne-like seat with a saffron cloth beside it. Behind them, a garland of yellow, red, white and green flowers decorates a deity murti, and white-clad devotees stand in the background.2013-07-04A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange draped clothing with a rudraksha mala around the neck, bare-chested in part, leaning forward to rest a hand on the head of a young boy in a checked shirt who kneels on a red cloth. Beside them a gilded lion-faced throne armrest is visible, and garlands of orange and yellow flowers hang at left. Behind, a woman in white ritual dress touches the arm of a boy in a white shirt, and other people in white and cream clothing stand in a room with red curtains and a floor fan. The seated figure has distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is a person in person, while the boy receives a blessing-like touch.2013-10-03October 02 20132013-10-02A photograph of a ritual blessing in an indoor room. A man with hair tied in a knot at the back, wearing an orange-yellow cloth and a rudraksha mala, raises his right hand to touch the head of a younger man in a white kurta. The blesser holds a golden vessel in his left hand. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala and a red tilak watches, and a few people in white and orange lanyards stand in the background. Floral garlands and a deity murti are visible at the left edge, and a painted seascape hangs on the wall. The blesser is an appearance-based a person (long hair in a knot, saffron-toned clothing and a rudraksha mala), shown in the act of blessing a devotee.2013-09-29A photograph of a long-haired figure in an orange-brown saffron wrap with a rudraksha mala placing a hand on the forehead of a man in a white kurta. The seated figure, whose long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads are visible, is blessing the standing devotee, who has his palms pressed together and eyes lowered. Behind them are marigold and red garlands, a gold-draped table and a deity murti. Another seated man in white with a rudraksha mala and a bearded man at the right edge are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, giving blessing to a devotee during a darshan.2013-07-06A seated man in an orange-brown robe with gold trim and a long rudraksha-style bead necklace places his right hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who bows his head. The man wears a red bindi. A golden lion-faced ceremonial seat or throne is beside him, and behind them hangs a large display of marigold and multicoloured garlands with a blue and gold cloth below. A second man in white with a white forehead mark and a rudraksha-style mala sits at the right edge. A white wall fan and a dark red curtain are visible in the background.2013-11-10September 29 20132013-09-29A seated figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and golden shawl, with a long rust-coloured rudraksha mala and a gold lion-head ornament in the foreground, extends his hand toward the forehead of a man in a white shirt who raises both palms. Behind them a man in white with a rudraksha mala kneels, and standing figures in white watch from the background near a fan and a red curtain; flower garlands are visible at left. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold ornament, consistent with the presentation of the page's subject; this is an appearance-based label only. The scene resembles a blessing or transmission moment in a ritual setting.2013-09-29September 28 20132013-09-28